My new favorite setup!

[blt348]

Found a great system and have to share the love for my fellow saddle hunters…

Been saddle hunting since 2009 and this is the slickest mobile setup I’ve found yet. I’m a leaner and platforms typically cause me to fidget and are uncomfortable. A ring of steps has been my go to but that too can be taxing on my feet and I find myself readjusting quite often. The pursuit platform is angled just right and is big enough without being too big to fit the bill while being able to shoot around the tree.

This setup is safe, quiet, comfortable, maneuverable while being somewhat economical for the serious saddle hunter. Climb 15-17 ft and be ready to hunt in under 4 minutes without breaking a sweat.

3 Latitude Outdoors Carbon Speed Series Sticks ($215 tmd BF special)
1 Pursuit Platforms V2 ($126 tmd BF special)
1 Bullman Outdoors - Silent Approach - Silent Approach ratchet strap ($20 tmd)
3 Timesaver Ropes LLC one step aiders ($39 tmd)

Total cost: $400

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[GeoFish]

How long have you been using the Latitude sticks?
I have been eying them.
Any comments on the sticks?

 

[blt348]

Been using a Latitude sticks all season, love these sticks in my opinion, the best bang for your buck when it comes to climbing sticks


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[phatkaw]

Ditch two of those sticks and swap out that ratchet strap for an OCB and you will be REALLY light!

 

[blt348]

I did the one sticking gig two seasons ago and it wasn’t worth the extra sweat, and noise but it sure was fun. I’ve ran ocb straps on steps and am ok sacrificing weight for zero platform setting.


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[Westdesign03]

I use the exact same setup as you, except I added a 4th carbon stick. I love it too! Although I haven’t been hunting many spots I can use the system this year.

I never thought to stick the platform in between the sticks like that. Awesome idea! I’ll have to try that.

 

[Andrew920]

I have the same set up. I love it too!

 

[Chandler96]

I did the one sticking gig two seasons ago and it wasn’t worth the extra sweat, and noise but it sure was fun. I’ve ran ocb straps on steps and am ok sacrificing weight for zero platform setting.


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I think with that platform the rachet is the best way to go. I bet she is solid!

 

[kyler1945]

Climb 15-17 ft and be ready to hunt in under 4 minutes without breaking a sweat.

You can remove this climbing gear and platform from your person(or pack), deploy it for climbing, set 3 sticks while either tethered to the tree or using a lineman’s belt to maintain four points of contact, set your platform with a ratchet strap, and be standing on that platform tethered in…

… in under 4 minutes?

 

[TK161BOONER]

You can remove this climbing gear and platform from your person(or pack), deploy it for climbing, set 3 sticks while either tethered to the tree or using a lineman’s belt to maintain four points of contact, set your platform with a ratchet strap, and be standing on that platform tethered in…

… in under 4 minutes?

I don’t see an issue with that, aren’t you able to set one stick in 1min or less? Really how long does it take to set one stick? 20 seconds max.

 

[hokiehunter373]

I don’t see an issue with that, aren’t you able to set one stick in 1min or less? Really how long does it take to set one stick? 20 seconds max.

Climbing without a LB or tether, sure. Doing it safely, no way. Granted, I usually don't climb phone poles

 

[TK161BOONER]

Climbing without a LB or tether, sure. Doing it safely, no way. Granted, I usually don't climb phone poles

Yes,but we are talking 3 sticks without aiders and a platform. 4 minutes with a flip line climbing safely and pulling up you bow once your on the platform can easily be done in 4 min or less.
I personally don’t climb that’s fast, not because I can’t but I’m usually in some thick bedding so I’m taking my good old time and trying to be quiet.

 

[kyler1945]

Yes,but we are talking 3 sticks without aiders and a platform. 4 minutes with a flip line climbing safely and pulling up you bow once your on the platform can easily be done in 4 min or less.
I personally don’t climb that’s fast, not because I can’t but I’m usually in some thick bedding so I’m taking my good old time and trying to be quiet.

Feller is using aiders.

And I was asking for clarification if he can unpack it, rig it on his person to prepare to climb, climb, set his platform with a ratchet strap, set tether, and be standing on the platform in 4 minutes. That was the implication.

I do agree that setting and climbing 3 sticks can easily be done in 4-5 minutes quietly and safely if you have a good system for hanging them on you.

I just wanted to know if he was offering a complete representation of the time/effort.

 

[TK161BOONER]

Feller is using aiders.

And I was asking for clarification if he can unpack it, rig it on his person to prepare to climb, climb, set his platform with a ratchet strap, set tether, and be standing on the platform in 4 minutes. That was the implication.

I do agree that setting and climbing 3 sticks can easily be done in 4-5 minutes quietly and safely if you have a good system for hanging them on you.

I just wanted to know if he was offering a complete representation of the time/effort.

Sorry I didn’t see them , so yeah that definitely adds time and more caution…